US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4041
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
U9M 1211 / U9M 1211 UA ΛSide A: Label Print / Runout stamped
U9M 1212 / U9M 1212 UA ΛSide B: Label Print / Runout stamped
The Curtis Fuller SextetSliding Easy
Vinyl pressings
Sliding Easy
by The Curtis Fuller Sextet · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesHard BopJazz
Sliding Easy was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Sliding Easy
5 pressings came out in 1959, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 5041
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 4041
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
France
1959- Label and catalog number
- La Voix De Son Maître FELP 219
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Japan
1959- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAT5018
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | France | La Voix De Son Maître FELP 219First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Japan | United Artists Records UAT5018First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4041First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAL 4041First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | United Artists Records UAS 5041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Japan | United Artists Jazz YS-892-UAJLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | United Artists Records SR 3034LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Japan | United Artists Records SR-3034LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records GXC 3141 / United Artists Records UAS 5041LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | United Artists Records LAX 3129LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Bit Of Heaven5:20
- A2Down Home4:00
- A3I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone5:50
- B1Bongo Bop7:44
- B2When Lights Are Low6:50
- B3C.T.A.5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sliding Easy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sliding Easy are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1976.
When was Sliding Easy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, France, Japan. One of them is United Artists Records UAL 4041.
How do I tell if my copy of Sliding Easy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAL 4041, UAS 5041, FELP 219, UAT5018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, U9M 1211 / U9M 1211 UA Λ and U9M 1212 / U9M 1212 UA Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sliding Easy on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.